Police search for downtown assailant

Tuesday

Jul 9, 2013 at 9:14 AM

The case is under investigation.

Police are searching for an assailant who attacked a man early Tuesday on 11th Street and made off with $60. According to the Wilmington Police Department, the victim said he'd stepped outside of 611 N. 11th St. at 3:31 a.m. to smoke a cigarette when someone jumped him from behind, punched him in the head and attempted to choke him.The assailant then demanded money from the victim and the victim handed over $60, spokeswoman Linda Rawley said. While the victim was not able to provide police with a description of the perpetrator, he was able to provide the name of someone he believed may be involved, Rawley said. The case is under investigation.